be famous for; be known as
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesverb
to be famous for; to be known as; to be celebrated for
Often used in the structure '以...著称' (be famous for...) or '著称于世' (be famous throughout the world).
Háng杭
zhōu州
yǐ以
xī西
hú湖
zhù著
chēng称
yú于
shì世
。
Hangzhou is famous throughout the world for West Lake.
Zhè这
wèi位
kē科
xué学
jiā家
yǐ以
tā他
de的
qiān谦
xùn逊
zhù著
chēng称
。
This scientist is known for his modesty.
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Zhōng中
guó国
yǐ以
cháng长
chéng城
zhù著
chēng称
yú于
shì世
。
China is world-famous for the Great Wall.
Zhè这
gè个
dì地
qū区
yǐ以
měi美
lì丽
de的
fēng风
jǐng景
zhù著
chēng称
。
This region is famous for its beautiful scenery.